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Pearly Beach surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pearly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pearly Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pearly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pearly Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | |
473 | 700 | 659 | 947 | 816 | 592 | 476 | 400 | 427 | 244 | 201 | 465 | 132 | 142 | 201 | 375 | 361 | 404 | 809 | 537 | 1109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.59m | 3:56AM1.68m | 4:28PM1.56m | 4:43AM1.59m | 5:17PM1.51m | 5:34AM1.47m | 6:11PM1.43m | 6:30AM1.33m | 7:12PM1.35m | 7:36AM1.21m | 8:23PM1.30m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:39PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32AM-0.03m | 9:46PM0.11m | 10:17AM0.01m | 10:35PM0.16m | 11:04AM0.09m | 11:27PM0.24m | 11:53AM0.20m | 00:25AM0.34m | 12:49PM0.31m | 1:34AM0.43m | 1:52PM0.41m | 2:55AM0.49m | 3:06PM0.48m | 4:19AM0.49m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 473 | 700 | 659 | 947 | 816 | 555 | 458 | 382 | 264 | 144 | 93 | 53 | 49 | 62 | 123 | 375 | 287 | 404 | 809 | 537 | 1109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 5 | S 10 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SSE 9 | WSW 8 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 229 | 223 | 28 | 30 | 44 | 5 | 18 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 65 | 40 | 132 | 142 | 39 | 15 | 361 | 141 | 8 | 112 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | S 10 | S 13 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | S 9 | SE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 130 | — | 71 | 52 | 15 | — | — | 19 | 17 | 8 | 35 | 47 | 17 | 60 | 201 | 58 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 29 | 223 | 592 | 476 | 400 | 427 | 244 | 201 | 465 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 126 | 117 | 117 | 116 | 116 | 63 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Pearly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pearly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pearly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pearly Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pearly Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pearly Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pearly Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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